The Golda wars

Gideon Levy in the liberal news- paper Ha’aretz (15.10.2009).
Those who are to blame for everything have been found: the “Goldstoners.” Not the occupation, the settlements, Israeli aggressiveness or brutality; just Goldstone. According to Ari Shavit (Haaretz, October 8), the spirit of Judge Richard Goldstone will bring the next war upon us, and it will be called [...]

Jewish voice for a JUST PEACE in the Middle East

We address all people, regardless of their religious beliefs and political opinions, who desire a just peace in the Middle East.
Everyone is welcome to join us. We have learned a lesson from the Holocaust: not to keep silent in the face of injustice and crime. We have joined forces because of this belief and because of the concern [...]

Israeli activist to be jailed for caring

Ezra Nawi was ridiculed and arrested for trying to protect people’s homes. Only international attention can help him now. Without international intervention, the Israeli human rights activist will most likely be sent to jail. > more.
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Why The Pope Can’t Help Middle Eastern Christians

Ever since the year 1204 AD, when the soldiers of the Fourth Crusade sacked the Christian city of Constantinople instead of “liberating” Jerusalem from Muslim rule, Christians in the Middle East have been understandably wary of emissaries of Rome. Today, as Christians in the Middle East prepare for the arrival of Pope Benedict on his [...]

Film: “To Die In Jerusalem”

“When a Palestinian teen girl killed an Israeli teen girl in a suicide bombing, Jewish filmmaker Hilla Medalia told the story—and tried to get the surviving mothers together.Ayat Al-Akhras was an 18-year-old living in a Palestinian refugee camp. She was beautiful, an A student, and already engaged to be married. Rachel Levy was a 17-year-old Israeli [...]

Gaza: Civilians Under Siege

“I am deeply alarmed.” “ Statement by U.N. Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon, Dec. 29:  I am deeply alarmed by the current escalation of violence in and around Gaza. This is unacceptable. I have been repeatedly condemning the rocket attacks by Hamas militants against Israel. While recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself, I have also condemned the excessive use [...]

Talking, not force, is the only solution in Gaza

The near certainty that Israeli aggression against Hamas will end in failure is surely a compelling reason for negotiation. -
Covering just 365 square kilometres and home to 1.5 million people, Gaza is one of the most densely populated regions in the world. So it is unlikely that Israel would be able to launch a military [...]

The New P.L.O.? (Palestinians Love Obama)

“Will Palestinians have a “friend” in the White House if Barack Obama is elected president on Tuesday ? Many supporters of the Palestinians think so or at least hope so. My advice to them: Don’t hold your breath. Get too close to a Palestinian, or voice too much sympathy for his cause, it seems, and [...]